Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

HR Consultant, Trainer, Interim Director

Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

What the Department of Labor Says about Restaurant Managers Taking Tips & How to Stay Compliant

By Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Mar 19, 2025

It was a busy Saturday night at a luxury resort restaurant. Short-staffed and overwhelmed, the Assistant Restaurant ...

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Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

When Niceness Backfires: The Risks of Trying to Soften a Termination…the Trader Joe’s Grandma

By Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Jan 22, 2025

Chuck Simikian and John Thalheimer met together on the HR Stories Podcast to tell the tale that highlights the ...

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Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Transgender Discrimination in Hotels: A Wake-Up Call for Hoteliers

By Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Nov 6, 2024

As a Hotel HR Director and Human Resources Consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with operational leaders ...

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Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Stools and Stereotypes: Why Accommodating Disabilities in Hotels is Non-Negotiable

By Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Oct 23, 2024

An employee comes to you and says they need a stool to sit on while they do their job. You immediately ...

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Time Off for Salaried Employees: Are You Navigating the Legal Maze Correctly?

By Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Aug 7, 2024

“Can I have the day off without pay?”, asked the manager. Amanda was the new Sales Manager. She wanted a few ...

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